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UK Royal Navy personnel inspect autonomous vehicles with sonar sensor that can detect and identify mines, on RFA Lyme Bay in territory of Gibraltar, on Friday, May 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Kwiyeon Ha) UK Royal Navy personnel inspect autonomous vehicles with sonar sensor that can detect and identify mines, on RFA Lyme Bay in territory of Gibraltar, on Friday, May 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Kwiyeon Ha) Britain's Armed Forces Minister Al Carns speaks during an interview on RFA Lyme Bay, in territory of Gibraltar, on Friday, May 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Kwiyeon Ha) Britain's Armed Forces Minister Al Carns, centre, inspects autonomous vehicles with sonar sensor that can detect and identify mines, on RFA Lyme Bay in territory of Gibraltar, on Friday, May 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Kwiyeon Ha) Autonomous vehicles with sonar sensor that can detect and identify mines are soon on RFA Lyme Bay, in territory of Gibraltar, on Friday, May 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Kwiyeon Ha) UK Royal Navy personnel inspect autonomous vehicles with sonar sensor that can detect and identify mines, on RFA Lyme Bay in territory of Gibraltar, on Friday, May 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Kwiyeon Ha) Kwiyeon Ha UK Royal Navy personnel inspect autonomous vehicles with sonar sensor that can detect and identify mines, on RFA Lyme Bay in territory of Gibraltar, on Friday, May 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Kwiyeon Ha) Kwiyeon Ha Britain's Armed Forces Minister Al Carns speaks during an interview on RFA Lyme Bay, in territory of Gibraltar, on Friday, May 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Kwiyeon Ha) Kwiyeon Ha Britain's Armed Forces Minister Al Carns, centre, inspects autonomous vehicles with sonar sensor that can detect and identify mines, on RFA Lyme Bay in territory of Gibraltar, on Friday, May 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Kwiyeon Ha) Kwiyeon Ha Autonomous vehicles with sonar sensor that can detect and identify mines are soon
ABOARD THE RFA LYME BAY (AP) — Aboard the RFA Lyme Bay docked off the coast of Gibraltar, hundreds of British sailors are waiting to be deployed for a mine-clearing mission to the Strait of Hormuz that is still in doubt. U.S. President Donald Trump has lashed out at allies for not doing more to support the United States' war effort in Iran, whose chokehold on the strait has crippled international shipping and sent energy prices soaring. In March, Trump told NATO allies to “go get your own oil” and secure the strait themselves. On the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar, the U.K.’s Royal Navy is preparing to do that — but only once a peace agreement is reached. Trump said Saturday that a deal with Iran has been “largely negotiated” after calls with Israel and other allies in the region, but it still needs finalizing. Britain’s Armed Forces Minister Al Carns took a small group of reporters to visit the RFA Lyme Bay as it prepares for a possible international operation, led by the U.K. and France, to secure the strait. As Carns spoke, the amphibious landing vessel, docked at the gateway to the Mediterranean, was being loaded with ammunition and mine-hunting sea drones equipped with sonar. With a crew of several hundred sailors, the RFA Lyme Bay will soon depart Gibraltar to link up with the U.K. destroyer HMS Dragon and allied ships for air support before sailing through the Suez Canal to the Persian Gulf. “Which other country can pull together 40 nations and come up with a solution to deal with a complex problem that we couldn’t predict because we weren’t involved?” asked Carns, responding to a question from The Associated Press about what Trump wants from his
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ABOARD THE RFA LYME BAY (AP) — Aboard the RFA Lyme Bay docked off the coast of Gibraltar, hundreds of British sailors are waiting to be deployed for a mine-clearing mission to the Strait of Hormuz that is still in doubt. U.S. President Donald Trump has lashed out at allies for not doing more to support the United States' war effort in Iran, whose chokehold on the strait has crippled international shipping and sent energy prices soaring. In March, Trump told NATO allies to “go get your own oil” and secure the strait themselves. On the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar, the U.K.’s Royal Navy is preparing to do that — but only once a peace agreement is reached. Trump said Saturday that a deal with Iran has been “largely negotiated” after calls with Israel and other allies in the region, but it still needs finalizing. Britain’s Armed Forces Minister Al Carns took a small group of reporters to visit the RFA Lyme Bay as it prepares for a possible international operation, led by the U.K. and France, to secure the strait. As Carns spoke, the amphibious landing vessel, docked at the gateway to the Mediterranean, was being loaded with ammunition and mine-hunting sea drones equipped with sonar. With a crew of several hundred sailors, the RFA Lyme Bay will soon depart Gibraltar to link up with the U.K. destroyer HMS Dragon and allied ships for air support before sailing through the Suez Canal to the Persian Gulf. “Which other country can pull together 40 nations and come up with a solution to deal with a complex problem that we couldn’t predict because we weren’t involved?” asked Carns, responding to a question from The Associated Press about what Trump wants from his
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ABOARD THE RFA LYME BAY (AP) — Aboard the RFA Lyme Bay docked off the coast of Gibraltar, hundreds of British sailors are waiting to be deployed for a mine-clearing mission to the Strait of Hormuz that is still in doubt. U.S. President Donald Trump has lashed out at allies for not doing more to support the United States' war effort in Iran, whose chokehold on the strait has crippled international shipping and sent energy prices soaring. In March, Trump told NATO allies to “go get your own oil” and secure the strait themselves. On the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar, the U.K.’s Royal Navy is preparing to do that — but only once a peace agreement is reached. Trump said Saturday that a deal with Iran has been “largely negotiated” after calls with Israel and other allies in the region, but it still needs finalizing. Britain’s Armed Forces Minister Al Carns took a small group of reporters to visit the RFA Lyme Bay as it prepares for a possible international operation, led by the U.K. and France, to secure the strait. As Carns spoke, the amphibious landing vessel, docked at the gateway to the Mediterranean, was being loaded with ammunition and mine-hunting sea drones equipped with sonar. With a crew of several hundred sailors, the RFA Lyme Bay will soon depart Gibraltar to link up with the U.K. destroyer HMS Dragon and allied ships for air support before sailing through the Suez Canal to the Persian Gulf. “Which other country can pull together 40 nations and come up with a solution to deal with a complex problem that we couldn’t predict because we weren’t involved?” asked Carns, responding to a question from The Associated Press about what Trump wants from his
ABOARD THE RFA LYME BAY — Aboard the RFA Lyme Bay docked off the coast of Gibraltar, hundreds of British sailors are waiting to be deployed for a mine-clearing mission to the Strait of Hormuz that is still in doubt. U.S. President Donald Trump has lashed out at allies for not doing more to support the United States' war effort in Iran, whose chokehold on the strait has crippled international shipping and sent energy prices soaring. In March, Trump told NATO allies to "go get your own oil" and secure the strait themselves. On the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar, the U.K.'s Royal Navy is preparing to do that — but only once a peace agreement is reached. Trump said Saturday that a deal with Iran has been "largely negotiated" after calls with Israel and other allies in the region, but it still needs finalizing. Britain’s Armed Forces Minister Al Carns took a small group of reporters to visit the RFA Lyme Bay as it prepares for a possible international operation, led by the U.K. and France, to secure the strait. As Carns spoke, the amphibious landing vessel, docked at the gateway to the Mediterranean, was being loaded with ammunition and mine-hunting sea drones equipped with sonar. With a crew of several hundred sailors, the RFA Lyme Bay will soon depart Gibraltar to link up with the U.K. destroyer HMS Dragon and allied ships for air support before sailing through the Suez Canal to the Persian Gulf. “Which other country can pull together 40 nations and come up with a solution to deal with a complex problem that we couldn’t predict because we weren’t involved?” asked Carns, responding to a question from The Associated Press about what Trump wants from his British
ABOARD THE RFA LYME BAY — Aboard the RFA Lyme Bay docked off the coast of Gibraltar, hundreds of British sailors are waiting to be deployed for a mine-clearing mission to the Strait of Hormuz that is still in doubt. U.S. President Donald Trump has lashed out at allies for not doing more to support the United States' war effort in Iran, whose chokehold on the strait has crippled international shipping and sent energy prices soaring. In March, Trump told NATO allies to "go get your own oil" and secure the strait themselves. On the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar, the U.K.'s Royal Navy is preparing to do that — but only once a peace agreement is reached. Trump said Saturday that a deal with Iran has been "largely negotiated" after calls with Israel and other allies in the region, but it still needs finalizing. Britain’s Armed Forces Minister Al Carns took a small group of reporters to visit the RFA Lyme Bay as it prepares for a possible international operation, led by the U.K. and France, to secure the strait. As Carns spoke, the amphibious landing vessel, docked at the gateway to the Mediterranean, was being loaded with ammunition and mine-hunting sea drones equipped with sonar. With a crew of several hundred sailors, the RFA Lyme Bay will soon depart Gibraltar to link up with the U.K. destroyer HMS Dragon and allied ships for air support before sailing through the Suez Canal to the Persian Gulf. “Which other country can pull together 40 nations and come up with a solution to deal with a complex problem that we couldn’t predict because we weren’t involved?” asked Carns, responding to a question from The Associated Press about what Trump wants from his British
Waymo pauses freeway use for driverless cars in Phoenix Company cites need for more time to handle construction zones PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Waymo has temporarily stopped its driverless cars from using freeways in Phoenix as the company works to improve how the vehicles handle construction zones. “We are committed to being good neighbors for our riders and our communities. As part of that commitment, we make proactive decisions including temporarily pausing aspects of our service,” a Waymo spokesperson said. “We know riders count on us to get around, and we appreciate their patience as we work to get them where they’re going safely and reliably.” Waymo began offering rides on Phoenix freeways back in November, 2025. For some riders, using a driverless car is a new experience. One rider said it was kind of interesting and compared it to the Jetsons. For others, it has become the go-to way to get around. Andrew Maynard, who has been tracking autonomous vehicle technology across the country, said the move should not cause concern. “I think it’s a healthy indication that Waymo paying very close attention to what’s happening, and they’re acting fairly fast when it looks like things aren’t happening the way they thought,” Maynard said. “The one little frisson of concern, of course, is that if you’re a user of Waymo, you expect it to be safe.” Maynard said the technology has come a long way in a short amount of time, though he personally finds it a downer that he can no longer take Waymo along the freeway. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there have been 39 Waymo-related crashes in Arizona so far this year, after 96 reported last year. Despite those numbers, one rider said he still feels safer in a driverless car than with a
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Department for Transport | Printable version | Passengers one step closer to booking taxi and bus-style self-driving vehicles Applications open for operators to join the self-driving vehicles pilot scheme. - applications open for operators to run taxi, bus and private hire-style self-driving vehicles, in British first - passengers could book journeys through operators later this year - services will be held to strict safety requirements, driving confidence in an industry that will unlock significant economic growth and support thousands of jobs Passengers could book taxi and bus-style self-driving vehicles later this year, as applications open today (22 May 2026) for operators to run cars across Great Britain. The pilot scheme will enable firms – including British self-driving technology company Wayve – to bring cutting-edge technology to British roads, creating thousands of jobs and unlocking billions for the economy by 2035. Services could enhance journeys by supporting greater freedom and independence for older and disabled people, as well as expanding travel options across both work and leisure. Self-driving technology could transform roads, with human error currently contributing to 88% of collisions on UK roads. Safety will be central to the pilot scheme, which will gather real-world evidence on how self-driving vehicles operate on everyday roads, from navigating busy urban streets to interacting with traffic and carrying passengers safely. Services will be subject to rigorous approval checks by government, including strict safety assessments to ensure the technology is protected against cyber and security threats. Roads and Buses Minister, Simon Lightwood, said: Self-driving vehicles represent a transformative opportunity for Britain, opening up independent travel for disabled people and older adults, while driving growth and creating high-skilled jobs across the UK. This pilot scheme brings that future closer, giving passengers the opportunity to experience self-driving travel first-hand while ensuring safety always comes first. Local
ATLANTA — Waymo is extending its pause to a few other cities as storms impact some southern states, with the potential for flash flooding. Atlanta saw it firsthand on Wednesday, when standing water on some roadways, including the Downtown Connector, left drivers stuck. A video showed a Waymo sitting on North Avenue amid standing water during flash flooding. Fortunately, the autonomous vehicle was not occupied at the time, Atlanta Fire Rescue said. The company said the vehicle was recovered and removed from the scene after it encountered the flooded road and stopped. Waymo paused services in Atlanta for the time being and plans on resuming once it's safe to do so. In an updated statement on Friday, a spokesperson said it would be proactively pausing some aspects of its services temporarily. "We are committed to being good neighbors for our riders and our communities. As part of that commitment, we make proactive decisions, including temporarily pausing aspects of our service. We know riders count on us to get around, and we appreciate their patience as we work to get them where they're going safely and reliably," a spokesperson said. In addition to Atlanta, Waymo is pausing operations in other areas of the South experiencing storms and flash flooding, including Nashville and some Texas cities. Waymo plans to monitor the forecast and resume rides in affected areas as soon as possible. Outside of weather concerns, the company began using the driverless vehicles on freeways for rider trips in November. Waymo has since seen an opportunity to improve performance in freeway configurations with construction zones. The company will pause to evaluate those conditions for now.
Waymo pauses driverless car service in Nashville after Atlanta flooding incident Waymo has paused services in Nashville, Atlanta and Texas after one of its vehicles got stuck in flood waters in Atlanta. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Waymo temporarily suspended its driverless car service in Nashville, Atlanta and Texas after one of its vehicles became stranded in floodwaters in Atlanta on Wednesday. Video shows the self-driving car getting stuck in high water after driving through a flash flood. Julie Moore tells WSMV4 that she took a Waymo ride for the first time recently and was a bit apprehensive. “It felt a little unhinged getting in it, but I was a fan, but now that I saw the flooding, I don’t know,” said Moore. “I was skeptical of it because I’ve seen the things where you get locked in it,” Courtney Weyers said. Since Waymo launched in Nashville in April, there have been some issues along the way. The driverless vehicles have traveled on the wrong side of the road, had difficulty navigating through construction zones and stalled in heavy traffic. The new video of the car surrounded in rising flood waters brings new concerns. “The Waymo didn’t know how to handle the flooding, like the technology isn’t built for that,” Moore said. Derek Gloudemans, a research scientist for Vanderbilt University, said the car getting stuck in a flood is not surprising. He said AI and autonomous vehicles often struggle as they learn how to react in new scenarios, known as the long-tail problem. Gloudemans says as the service expands, more issues may occur. “Waymo has been deployed in a limited number of cities. All cities have their own challenges. It seems like Waymo is ramping up the difficulty of things they’re willing to take on. Obviously, we get a lot of
The House Transportation Committee approved Congressman Fong's autonomous vehicle trucking framework as part of the BUILD America 250 Act. Quiver AI Summary House Committee Passes Autonomous Vehicle Framework: The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has approved the BUILD America 250 Act, featuring Congressman Vince Fong’s autonomous vehicle trucking framework. This legislation aims to modernize the supply chain and establish the first national framework for autonomous vehicle operations. Congressman's Statement: Congressman Fong emphasized the need for a clear federal framework to replace the confusing patchwork of state laws, stating, "With other nations rapidly integrating autonomous trucking, America cannot afford to fall behind." The bill passed with bipartisan support, indicating significant interest in autonomous vehicle regulations. Support from Industry Leaders: The provisions have garnered backing from various industry organizations, with leaders expressing that such regulations would enhance road safety and strengthen the supply chain amidst a growing truck driver shortage. The legislation will be reviewed by the full House next. Disclaimer: This is an AI-generated summary of a press release. The model used to summarize this release may make mistakes. See the full release here. Check out the Quiver Quantitative API to build on top of data on congressional stock trading, insider transactions, hedge fund moves, and more. Vince Fong Fundraising Vince Fong recently disclosed $122.6K of fundraising in a Pre-Primary FEC disclosure filed on May 21st, 2026. This was the 150th most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen this year. 43.4% came from individual donors. Fong disclosed $130.1K of spending. This was the 235th most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen from politicians so far this year. Fong disclosed $314.2K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 237th most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen this year. You can see the
Waymo has suspended driverless car services in Atlanta and Texas after one of its vehicles was stranded by flooding during heavy rains that will likely also hinder travel in a large swath of the U.S over the holiday weekend. Severe thunderstorms with large hail and gusty winds were possible Friday in Texas and other parts of the Southern and Central Plains, the National Weather Service said. Watch NBC 5 free wherever you are Forecasters warned of possible flash flooding along the Gulf Coast of Texas and Louisiana on Saturday, when rain and thunderstorms were expected across much of the central and eastern U.S. The Waymo vehicle got stuck during a downpour in Atlanta on Wednesday that flooded streets and even part of a downtown highway. The vehicle was not occupied and was later recovered, the company said in a statement. At least one other Waymo vehicle was waylaid during the storm. Create a free account with NBC 5 DFW to save articles and videos. Waymo serves only the city of Atlanta in Georgia, and services several cities in Texas. The company paused service in Texas “out of an abundance of caution for the forecasted severe weather,” the statement said.
Recent incidents in Texas show need for AV laws A Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation hearing in February stressed the importance of developing a federal framework for autonomous vehicles. The committee hearing also examined the production race against China and the cybersecurity threats surrounding AVs. “America is at a crossroads in transportation policy,” said Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the committee. “Without federal oversight, we risk a fragmented patchwork of state laws that undermine safety, innovation and American competitiveness. We need a consistent federal framework to ensure uniform safety standards, liability clarity and consumer confidence.” In establishing those federal AV guidelines, true liability and accountability for autonomous vehicle companies need to be included, said Ranking Committee Member Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash. Testifying before the committee was Lars Moravy, vice president of vehicle engineering at Tesla; Mauricio Pena, chief safety officer for Waymo; Jeff Farrah, CEO of the Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association and Bryant Walker Smith, associate professor of law at the University of South Carolina. “If the U.S. does not lead in AV development, other nations – particularly China – will shape the technology, standards and global market,” Moravy told the committee. “Federal safety regulations for vehicles have not kept pace with the rapid evolution of vehicle technology. Modernizing vehicle regulations is essential to ensure they reflect real-world performance, enhance safety and foster growth of the U.S. automotive industry.” Farrah believes the trucking and autonomous vehicle industries can work together successfully. “If someone is a truck driver today and they want to retire as a truck driver, they will absolutely have the opportunity to do so,” he said. “Autonomous vehicles are not out to replace truck drivers. Truck drivers are an indispensable, critical aspect of our supply chain and the backbone of the American economy. The goal
Shares of BlackBerry (NYSE:BB) are up 18% in midday trading Friday, leading a sharp rotation into automotive AI software names. Mobileye (NASDAQ:MBLY | MBLY Price Prediction) stock is higher by 4%, Aurora Innovation (NASDAQ:AUR) stock is climbing 2%, and NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) is down 1%. The dispersion is striking. Year to date, BlackBerry stock has surged 107% and Aurora Innovation has climbed 90%, while Mobileye has slipped 2.5% and NVIDIA is up 16%. For at least this session, the small-cap automotive software pure-plays are outrunning the mega-cap AI compute giant. The action centers on BlackBerry’s QNX embedded operating system, which the market is treating as the preferred way to play software-defined vehicles. QNX Momentum Powers BlackBerry’s Breakout BlackBerry’s Q4 FY2026 report on April 9 delivered revenue of $156 million, up 8% year-over-year (YoY). The QNX segment posted record revenue of $78.7 million, up 20% YoY. Moreover, BlackBerry’s adjusted EPS came in at $0.06 versus the $0.04 estimate. QNX is now embedded in more than 275 million vehicles, with royalty backlog near $950 million and fresh design wins at BMW Group and Volvo Cars. BlackBerry CEO John J. Giamatteo declared, “QNX is now a Rule of 40 business, and a clear leader in automotive.” The long view remains humbling, however. BlackBerry stock is still down 22% over five years, a reminder that today’s move is a recovery, not a return to former glory. The catalyst now sits inside automotive software, not the handset business that once defined the brand. Mobileye and Aurora Tag Along Mobileye’s Q1 2026 report on April 23 showed revenue of $558 million, up 27% YoY, with EyeQ system-on-chip shipments rising 28% to 10.8 million units. The company raised its FY26 revenue guidance to $1.94 billion to $2.02 billion. Still, Mobileye shares remain the year-to-date laggard of the group,
[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] What Is the Lowest-Cost Regional Freight Format? Humble Robotics CEO Says Autonomous BEV Will Cut Into Shorthaul Costs Staff Reporter Key Takeaways: - Humble Robotics is developing a battery-electric, cabless Class 8 autonomous vehicle to move shipping containers over short distances. - The San Francisco-based startup plans a customer pilot within 12 months and later adaptation for 53-foot dry or refrigerated trailers. - Humble has raised $24 million in seed funding to support development, testing and early manufacturing. Intermodal is typically the lowest-cost longhaul freight transportation format. The lowest-cost format for moving freight over shorter distances? Many are betting on autonomous configurations of legacy tractors, but for Humble Robotics CEO Eyal Cohen, it involves a battery-electric, cabless Class 8 autonomous vehicle. Cohen, a former Apple, Otto, Uber and Waabi executive, took his vision for a platform capable of transporting a dockside shipping container to a customer from idea to prototype in six months. San Francisco-based Humble expects to complete testing and see the loading dock-to-loading dock truck transport 40-foot shipping containers in a customer pilot within the next 12 months. The vehicle design would then be adapted for 53-foot dry or refrigerated van trailers, Cohen told Transport Topics. “It’s an interesting question of ‘How do you rethink this but how do you also plug into a well-oiled machine?’ ” Cohen said in an interview, referencing the freight industry of the 21st century. “When we were working on this project, the goal was ‘How do we get the lowest cost of moving freight?’ ” he added. The vehicle is driven by vision-language-action models. The design allows for 360-degree coverage of its surroundings with camera, lidar and radar. Those systems guide a battery-electric skateboard or sled platform with a front shield
HOUSTON – Waymo has temporarily paused its driverless ride service in Houston and Dallas as severe weather continues moving across Texas ahead of Memorial Day weekend. In a statement provided Thursday, a Waymo spokesperson said the company made the decision out of caution as heavy rain, flash flooding, and severe thunderstorms continue to impact the region. Recommended Videos “Safety is our highest priority. Out of an abundance of caution for the forecasted severe weather, we have temporarily paused service in Dallas and Houston,” a Waymo spokesperson said. “We continue to closely monitor forecasts, alerts, and live weather conditions, and we will resume serving riders soon.” The pause comes as Southeast Texas remains under an active weather pattern expected to last through Memorial Day weekend. Multiple rounds of thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and possible flash flooding are expected across the Houston area over the next several days. Waymo has faced increased scrutiny recently after several incidents involving autonomous vehicles navigating flooded roadways. Earlier this week, the company paused operations in Atlanta after one of its driverless vehicles became stranded in floodwater during heavy storms. The company also recently recalled nearly 3,800 robotaxis following concerns that some vehicles could enter flooded roads during severe weather conditions. Waymo currently operates autonomous ride-hailing services in multiple cities, including Houston, Dallas, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Miami, and San Francisco. The company has not announced when service in Houston will resume but said teams are continuing to monitor weather conditions in real time.